What is Manhattanhenge?

The video explains the phenomenon of Manhattanhenge, which occurs around the summer solstice when the sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid. This alignment happens because the city grid is tilted 29 degrees east, allowing the sun to be visible along the streets when it is 29 degrees north of due west. The event occurs four times a year, twice with a half sun and twice with the full sun disk visible. It is a unique occurrence that cannot be seen on all streets simultaneously.

What natural event is related to Earth's position in its orbit around the sun?

• Meteor Shower

• Lunar Eclipse

• Solstice

• Equinox

How is the Manhattan city grid oriented in relation to the cardinal directions?

• Tilted 45 degrees East

• Tilted 29 degrees East

• Aligned perfectly North-South

• Aligned perfectly East-West

At what angle does the sun's path align with the Manhattan grid?

• 45 degrees North of due West

• 29 degrees North of due West

• 15 degrees North of due West

• 60 degrees North of due West

How often does the Manhattanhenge event occur each year?

• Twice a year

• Three times a year

• Four times a year

• Once a year

During Manhattanhenge, how is the sun visible on the streets?

• The sun is not visible at all

• Only the bottom half is visible

• The entire disk is visible

• Only the top half is visible